Test #4 - Verifying accessory discovery visibility

Applies to

All Bluetooth accessories.

Preparation Steps

  1. Two Windows 11 PCs with Bluetooth support and the latest OS updates are available.
  2. Accessory is powered on and not in pairing mode.

Test Procedure

Step Action Expected result
1 Launch Quick Settings and select the “>” in the Bluetooth tile on both PCs. Accessory does not show up under “New devices” on either PC.
2 Place accessory in pairing mode. Accessory shows under “New devices” on both PCs.
3 Connect to accessory from one of the two PCs. Accessory connects successfully and becomes operational with the PC.

Accessory no longer appears under “New devices” on the other PC.
4 End test.

Note

If the accessory is not a common class of device, it may not be visible in step 2 without clicking on Show all devices. See "Add Device" discoverability filtering for more information.